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Patterns of reassault in batterer programs

E W Gondolf1

  • 1Mid-Atlantic Addiction Training Institute, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Violence and Victims
|January 1, 1997
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This study found that while batterer intervention programs may reduce assaults short-term, many participants, especially voluntary ones or dropouts, reassault. A significant portion of men remain unresponsive to these interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Domestic violence intervention programs aim to reduce male battering.
  • The effectiveness of established batterer programs requires ongoing evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reassault patterns of men attending four established batterer intervention programs.
  • To assess program effectiveness and identify factors associated with reassault.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative multisite evaluation of 840 batterers across four cities.
  • 15-month follow-up interviews with batterers and partners every 3 months.
  • Data collected on reassault, verbal abuse, threats, and participant status (voluntary, dropout).

Main Results:

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  • 31% of men reassaulted their partners according to victim reports.
  • Reassault rates were higher for voluntary participants (44%) and program dropouts (40%).
  • Nearly half of reassaults occurred within 3 months of program intake.

Conclusions:

  • Established batterer programs may offer short-term assault cessation for most men.
  • A subset of participants are unresponsive to intervention, indicating a need for tailored approaches.
  • Program completion and voluntary status significantly impact reassault rates.